Soga (en. Rope)
/ˈso.ɣa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Rope made of plant or synthetic fibers, generally strong.
The boat's rope broke during the storm.
La soga de la embarcación se rompió durante la tormenta.
Rope used in sports such as climbing or archery.
We need a suitable rope to climb the mountain.
Necesitamos una soga adecuada para escalar la montaña.
Any type of thin cord or rope.
He tied the package with a thin rope.
Ató el paquete con una soga delgada.
Etymology
From Latin 'suba', which means rope or binding.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to tie with a rope
To hold something tightly with a rope.
atar con soga
to let go of the rope
To stop controlling or restraining someone or something.
soltar la soga
to pull on the rope
To apply pressure on a situation or conversation to obtain results.
tirar de la soga
Related Words
cord
Long and flexible filament made from various materials.
cuerda
fastening
The action of tying or securing something with a rope.
amarre
loop
Rope or ribbon that forms a knot or a loop.
lazo
Slang Meanings
Rope as a way to vent or release frustrations.
That night I needed a rope to relax and forget my problems.
Esa noche necesitaba una soga para relajarse y olvidar los problemas.
A rope can refer to emotional dependency in friendships or relationships.
I was stuck in a rope that wouldn't let me move forward.
Estaba atrapado en una soga que no me dejaba avanzar.